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Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price.

Sun and fun on the beach, near Cape Ann

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Welcome to Back Beach Cottages, where the ocean views are simply enchanting. This unique property offers two charming houses that share a private yard and garden, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring downtown Rockport, just a 10-minute walk away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms164 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price.

'Back Beach Cottages' is a unique property with a two cottage set up. Both houses have wonderful views of the ocean and share a private yard/ garden.
The property offers the best of both worlds in that it's an ideal location for enjoying a quiet beach while also only being a 10-minute walk to downtown Rockport.
The property is steps away from Back Beach and a 5-minute walk to Front Beach. The property comes with 2 off street parking spots in driveway.
Property has Tesla Charger (220V).

Some details on each of the houses: The 'Main House' has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; a master bedroom with queen sized bed and en suite bathroom. The Main House second bedroom has 2 twin beds.
The Main House has an open kitchen/dining room and a living room with bay windows that look out to the ocean.

The Back Cottage is located just behind the Main House and has 1 Bedroom on the second floor (up a set of spiral stairs). The bedroom has a king sized bed. There is a deck located off of bedroom with views of the ocean. The Back Cottage has a galley kitchen, stove, and refrigerator (no dishwasher), and bathroom. The couch on the first level in Back Cottage has a double pullout bed for additional guests. (2) Wonderful views of the ocean from bedroom and balcony off of the bedroom.

Every Sunday in the summer the town band gives a concert at the bandstand in front of the house in the evening. You can hear the music and see the performance from the house and yard and makes for a wonderful evening. This takes place 1-2 nights a week in June, July and Aug.

Please note - Houses are rented together during the summer months.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,765 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0114952520

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Views...charming House With Guest House Rockport

About the neighborhood

Located in Rockport, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Ann and Good Harbor Beach. Schooner Adventure and Maritime Gloucester are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Rockport, MA

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Motif No 1 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Ann - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Halibut Point State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 10 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roy Moore Lobster Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster Pool - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price. located?

Located in Rockport, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Back Beach, Front Beach, and Shalin Liu Performance Center. Bradley Wharf and Rockport Art Association & Museum are also within 15 minutes. Rockport Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Brilliant Ocean Views. Two Cottages - One price. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We loved staying here! Beautiful location with access to so much. Awesome space for kids too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Rockport

Very welcoming hosts. Clean, quiet. Perfect for our lobster feast
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to stay in Rockport

Great location to the beach and the beautiful town of Rockport. Love staying here! Mike and Meghan are wonderful hosts!! Their home is well maintained and clean. Can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful time! The property was perfect! The location and view was beautiful. The house was clean and well maintained. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay in Rockport!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location

Wonderful stay. Great ocean view property. Owners and property manager were very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely getaway

This pair of cottages was entirely as advertised. We loved the cozy atmosphere, the sea views, and the generous care and hospitality the hosts showed in all the details.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Rockport!

We had a wonderful time in Rockport. It was great to have the ocean just steps from the front door. And shopping is just around the corner! Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were comfortable and beautiful. Thank you for a great stay at your property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great vacation. Having two houses on the same property was great. The yard space was really nice to have with kids. Just a short walk to front beach and had all the beach equipment we needed. The band played in the gazebo right across the street and we were able to watch from the deck. Would definitely recommend this rental especially for those with children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Wonderful home base for a fantastic wedding weekend!

We stayed here for 10 days, and the property was fantastic. My parents stayed in the back cottage, which had everything they needed (including a kitchen), and my fiancée and I stayed in the front cottage with our two kids. We had everything we needed; we easily walked to town; the beach is across the street; and the views from the house were awesome! The outdoor seating (and grill) were also fantastic - we had friends over for a BBQ in the yard, and it was perfect. Thank you for an amazing stay! We home to be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nanci F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rockport Vacation

Meghan and Mike were excellent hosts. They were warm, welcoming, and gracious. There was great communication for the few questions I had. The home was fabulous. Clean, modern, spectacular views. The book of information they put together was easy to understand. We appreciate the special treats they left. We will be rebooking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan V., Ohio

Great location with fabulous yard and views

House was a lovely beach cottage which accommodated my family of older kids and grandchild in the main house and my husband and me in the back house. Best part was the location and the yard, and the main house family room and dining room attached to the kitchen provided a big enough space for the 7 of us to hang out on the days it rained. Great look for the space too with nice TV. I would be aware that the back house master bedroom, though very lovely, is upstairs and connected to the main floor where the bathroom is by a very narrow (dangerous for small kids) spiral staircase. A bit of a challenge carrying up heavy suitcases and then for night trips to the bathroom. Also be aware that dawn happens early with the sun shining thru to the bedroom around 5 am! Though the kitchen had needed dishes for cooking, I would suggest bringing your own knives for food prep (ones I could find were more steak knives) and not planning on precise baking as the old fashion oven (though great looking) is very hard to set and maintain temperature and burned my brownies! We never used the bikes or kayaks but they looked in great condition and wish we had the chance. Nice off street parking for our 2 cars and we enjoyed the heated outdoor shower for rinsing off after our beach days. WiFi in front house worked great too, slow in the back house. Home was kept clean and very easy to work with the owners. Great rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming property for families to stay

This was a lovely and comfortable place to stay for a low-key vacation by the beach in beautiful Rockport. The two cottages that share a garden was the perfect setup for traveling with different family units. The place is fully stocked with toys and fun for kids. It was an easy and short walk to the beach every day, as well as to the shops! We’ll always remember the live music from the bandstand on Sunday and Monday nights. Very hospitable and communicative hosts. Hope to be back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for busy families

Had a great time. The front deck views are great. We are outside often at one of the 3 seating locations outside. The kids (age 7 and 10) played with all sorts of toys from the activity shed and it was great to have a wagon to transport gear to the beach. Onsite kitchen is stocked and laundry was nice to have in the unit. Hosts were great, very responsive. Only caution is the guest house spiral staircase is tight and was a little challenging for parents who are “young” retirees. Great experience overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway Home

Great hosts, home, and location. Has everything you could need and then so much more. The hosts are kind, generous and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

The Back Beach cottages were the perfect location for my family to enjoy a weekend in Rockport. Located across the street from Back Beach, a 5 minute walk to Front Beach and another 5 minute walk to the shops made it very easy to enjoy the amenities Rockport has to offer. The cottages were clean and furnished with very comfortable beds and the most amazing couch in the main house. The spiral staircase in the back cottage is quite narrow and might be difficult for small children or elderly guests, but was not an issue for us. Meghan and Mike were very gracious hosts who had a thoroughly prepared binder of information for guests which anticipated and answered any questions we might have. We would definitely stay here again for a Rockport vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we could stay longer

We rented this house a bachelorette weekend, and I we we could have stayed longer. The house was clean and well stocked. It was in a great location and the hosts were responsive and accommodating. I would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a clean, comfortable place right next to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Our whole family had a fantastic week at Back Beach cottages! The two cottages were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for all our needs and accommodated our extended family nicely. We enjoyed the water view and all the amenities this home has to offer. Being able to stay parked at the cottage and walk to the beach or into town was a real treat! Thank you Meghan & Mike for helping us provide a wonderful summer vacation for our children and grandchildren!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay with young kids

The two-cottage set up was great for our family. Grandparents enjoyed the privacy and extra space in the Back Cottage while Mom, Dad and the kids stayed in the Main Cottage. Both cottages had great views of the ocean and both places came supplied with everything we could possibly need to make our stay comfortable (including beach chairs, toys, wagons, and much more recreational equipment). We loved the outdoor space and spent much of our time outside enjoying the beautiful garden while the kids played safely in the fenced in yard. Meghan and Mike were welcoming hosts and quick to respond to our needs. We would definitely come back again and stay longer next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back Beach Cottages 2021

Great accommodations, amazing location, responsive hosts. We're going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Property

My family loved this property, the extra details and care that went into every detail by the owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation for family!

We can’t say enough good things about our stay at the back beach cottages! We appreciated all the organization & communication with the check in- the welcome book was so helpful and the fresh flowers made us feel so welcome. Everything was so clean. Organized and well kept. You can’t beat the views at the house and central location. We walked to front beach with all the kids in the wagon, spent rainy/cloudy days walking into town and the evenings we loved walking to back beach for photos, views after our s’mores by the fire. We were able to cook in easily with lots of amenities and the grill & fireplace were perfect. We loved the lawn games and the entire property. We could go on & on but for a family of 8 with children ranging from 2mo-5 the owners had lots of infant/ children amenities we used! Thank you Meaghan & Mike for a great week at the cottage! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rockport cottages

I grew up going to Rockport as a child. I love going back to this house and cottage with my family now. It is very nostalgic. We had lots of fun! My granddaughter said her favorite thing was the beach and making S’mores!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen G., Toronto, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect seaside rental.

We loved our week at Back Beach Cottages. The space was perfect for an extended family group of 8. The ocean views and the sound of the surf were an added bonus to the lovely and thoughtfully equipped cottages. Meghan is an excellent and attentive host. We look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

This is our second year at this property and we couldn't be happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Match

Perfect location for a family of 6 - surprisingly quiet for being so close to the road. Clean, comfortable and a well stocked kitchen. The garden and picnic table is a perfect place for morning coffee and evening s'mores! Quick walk to town and quicker walk to Back Beach to watch the boats come and go